The road tax status for G652 HUJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G652 HUJ?

The MOT for G652 HUJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of G652 HUJ?

The recorded mileage for G652 HUJ is 172,471 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G652 HUJ ULEZ compliant?

No, G652 HUJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G652 HUJ

G652 HUJ

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 172,471 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 172,471 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1989

Engine

2495cc

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G652 HUJ Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
172,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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G652 HUJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 15:15

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G652 HUJ) between December 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.

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G652 HUJ Mileage History

21/12/200597,300 mi
05/01/2007103,221 mi+5,921 mi
01/02/2008109,044 mi+5,823 mi
04/03/2009114,383 mi+5,339 mi
08/03/2010118,817 mi+4,434 mi
28/02/2011122,438 mi+3,621 mi
17/02/2012123,782 mi+1,344 mi
07/03/2013127,770 mi+3,988 mi
11/03/2013127,774 mi+4 mi
03/03/2014129,705 mi+1,931 mi
22/12/2015140,748 mi+11,043 mi
28/12/2016148,235 mi+7,487 mi
22/12/201715,628 mi-132,607 mi
24/07/2019163,878 mi+148,250 mi
22/07/2020168,508 mi+4,630 mi
28/10/2020168,516 mi+8 mi
05/09/2022168,997 mi+481 mi
06/09/2022168,998 mi+1 mi
25/09/2023170,515 mi+1,517 mi
16/05/2025172,415 mi+1,900 mi
08/05/2026172,471 mi+56 mi

Average of roughly 3,689 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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